After the compliments fade....

It is so hard to stay motivated after the compliments fade.  When everyone is telling me how wonderful I look or how skinny I am ist is easy to keep motivated but now I need to look inside me to keep the fire burning.  I love coming to this group and reading and sharing, it really helps me to stay focused on my healthy path and to that I say THANK YOU!

I will repeat the glorious words of that great Philosopher Billy Crystal,

"Jen, You Look Marvelous"

Seriously, you look great. Keep doing what you are doing because it IS working.

Your outer beuty now matches your inner beauty.  Treasure yourself for you are worthy. 

Wow, Jen you are only Two pounds above your goal That is fantastic. Way to go girl.

If I can give you another way of looking at things. I have always been a shy girl, and always just wanted to blend in with the crowd. I hated being so visable, and standing out so much when I was fat. Then when I was losing I constantly had peole ( many who I didn't even know)complimenting me, and stopping to ask questions. I honestly hated it. I have been so glad that people are now used to the "new" me and no longer bring it up. Now I can just blend in.
If it heps, try thinking of it in that way.
You are now normal and no longer stand out from the crowd.
Also remember to complimnet yourslef, everyday. This is a continued struggle and you deserve credit for it.

I agree with Shasta compliment yourself look in the mirror and tell yourself how far you have come,Every Sunday when i am getting ready for church i think about how nice it is to primp and wear a decent size clothes now and feel and look good.